GBU-24

[dresoccer4]

Quick q: is there a way to release the GBU-24 when you want to, and not when the plane's computer allows it? I want the bomb to glide farther, usually it looks like it basically follows a ballistic trajectory.

 

I tried doing a manual release but didn't seem to work. Thanks.

[Skysurfer]

The 24 autopilot and guidence are still very WIP.

[AstonMartinDBS]

4 hours ago, dresoccer4 said:

is there a way to release the GBU-24 when you want to, and not when the plane's computer allows it?

Try the override function for the GBU-24. To activate the override just box [CLAR OVR] in the SMS page using PB12.

Edited April 19, 2021 by AstonMartinDBS

[dresoccer4]

7 hours ago, AstonMartinDBS said:

Try the override function for the GBU-24. To activate the override just box [CLAR OVR] in the SMS page using PB12.

 

ok ill try

[Notso]

22 hours ago, dresoccer4 said:

Quick q: is there a way to release the GBU-24 when you want to, and not when the plane's computer allows it? I want the bomb to glide farther, usually it looks like it basically follows a ballistic trajectory.

 

I tried doing a manual release but didn't seem to work. Thanks.

I don't know about the Hornet specifically - but most airplanes have a "DIRECT" or manual mode for the GBU-24, which is a hot pickle button.  But as others have said, the GBU-24 implementation is very much WIP.  The GBU-24 has different flight modes depending on release parameters, and if the jet computer is good - in most cases AUTO is prefered to make the most of the bomb's capability.

 

Edit to add - depending on mode selected (are GBU-24 mode selections even available yet in DCS?) and release altitude..... if you release a GBU-24 at Medium altitude, it's going to resemble a fairly normal ballistic profile anyway.  So what you're seeing is likely not that much off of IRL.  It's down low and using either the vertical or horizontal target modes are where you really see the trajectory shaping of the -24 as opposed to the PWII weapons.  

Edited April 20, 2021 by Notso

[AstonMartinDBS]

19 hours ago, Notso said:

are GBU-24 mode selections even available yet in DCS?

Yes, CLAR PB and CLAR SL. I don't know if MAN works at the moment.